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Barkly East — VanSky 55 (Acceptable)

District seat · Eastern Cape, South Africa

0° Partly cloudy
VanSky
55
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 4 of 7
Feels like
-4°C
Wind
21 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
64%
UV
—
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07:05 / 17:25

VanSky index for Barkly East, South Africa — 55 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Barkly East, South Africa — VanSky 55 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #388 of 402 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 15°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
-1°C
Night temperature
Solar
32
1.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.8h
Driving
100
21 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 40)
Condensation
Low
64%
Humidity level • Dew point -6°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
40 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
24 AQI
PM2.5: 3.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
15°
night
-1°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
15°
night
-2°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
16°
night
2°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 62
comfort
Su
19.07
day
16°
night
5°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
16°
night
3°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 62
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
14°
night
3°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 61
comfort
We
22.07
day
14°
night
3°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.9h
sunny 9.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 40.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Sub-zero night (-1.2°C) — drain water tanks and pipes to prevent freezing.

Air Quality Today

24
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
24
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
3.9
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in South Africa

Barkly East ranks 377 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Best
1
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93 2
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93 3
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93 4
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93 5
Mookgophong
93
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45
Stilfontein
45
Tokoza
40
Ficksburg
40
Hartbeestfontein-A
40
All 402 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Barkly East?
The weekly VanSky index for Barkly East is 55 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Barkly East?
Solar panel output data for Barkly East is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Barkly East?
The index for Barkly East is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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